Carl Christensen, music director of the 15-member Brass and Percussion Section of Monterey County Pops!, which will present a concert at the 4th of July Celebration in Spreckels.

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First in line, the "National Anthem." Then comes a salute to the U.S. armed services, a medley.

That is to be followed by Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," John Philip Sousa's peppy "Stars and Stripes Forever," Scott Joplin's "Easy Winners Rag" and "String of Pearls" and "In the Mood." Those favorites compose part of this year's ever-popular 4th of July Celebration in Spreckels Memorial Park.

"It's such a patriotic day, and we want it to be Americana for the most part," Carl Christensen said. ...